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Old 07-26-2008   #1 (permalink)
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Default adustable vs. hd tokicos

i will be installing a full steeda g-trac suspension on my 2002 gt. and i know adjustable shocks-struts are great for fine tuning and track use. but honestly, this setup is going to be about 99% a daily driver, but should be sporty enough for aggressive street driving. aand i probably wont be messing with the suspension once its installed. so would the hd tokicos be better for my setup or just spend the extra money on adjustables?
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i will be installing a full steeda g-trac suspension on my 2002 gt. and i know adjustable shocks-struts are great for fine tuning and track use. but honestly, this setup is going to be about 99% a daily driver, but should be sporty enough for aggressive street driving. aand i probably wont be messing with the suspension once its installed. so would the hd tokicos be better for my setup or just spend the extra money on adjustables?
You're make a big change to the suspension and ride characteristics, and unless you've taken a test ride in another Mustang with the same changes, you won't know whether you like it until AFTER the install.

Locking in with the HD shocks means that you will NOT be able to dial it in softer if you realize the new setup is riding too rough for you. The adjustable shocks give you at least a good shot at tweaking things after the fact.

I run the GTrac setup on my vert, and the adjustable shocks really help (I run them on the softest settings almost all the time).
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thats a good point. a bumpy ride doenst bother me that much, just so long ass it will give me traction with 550 to the wheels. so adjustables it is then i guess. found some on ebay for 400 bucks. not sure if i should but them there or more from steeda.
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I currently have the Illumina 5 way adjustables in the front, and I like those much more than the HD's. The Illuminas are for my DD and when I feel the ride is getting rough, I just lower the settings. It really works.
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I think adjustables are a must with a modded suspension..
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I think adjustables are a must with a modded suspension..


Yes, definitely when switching to coilovers and a stiffer spring rate.
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i.ll have to do that then, with they setting on lower for more comfort, how well does it still perform over stock?
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i.ll have to do that then, with they setting on lower for more comfort, how well does it still perform over stock?


I would have to say you will have a noticeable difference over stock. Right now mine are set on 4, which is perfect for me.
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